Multiple choice general knowledge

From the below Identify the word originated from Tamil:

  1. Garlic

  2. Ginger

  3. Turmeric

  4. Onion
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B Correct answer
Explanation

The word 'Ginger' originates from the Tamil word 'inji' (via Sanskrit 'ingvera'). Tamil has contributed many words to English through trade and colonial contact. Garlic (A) has Latin origins, Turmeric (C) comes from Sanskrit via Latin, and Onion (D) has Latin roots.

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